Hurley Silbor’s name may not resonate loudly in today’s athletic arena, but the 75-year-old graduate of Uxbridge High was one of the most successful coaches to ever step foot on a baseball diamond.

Silbor coached for six years at Bromfield High in Harvard, but it was at Blackstone-Millville Regional where Silbor’s name became synonymous with success and excellence. His style was firm, disciplined and demanding. If players didn’t represent BMR in a positive fashion because rules were violated, they were history.

Players, parents and fans discovered quickly that Silbor knew baseball and he knew how to coach it. His 402 career victories are a testament not only to his knowledge, but also to dedicated players who thrived on his managerial skills and style.

Here’s a sample of what his squads achieved during his 26 years at the helm: BMR qualified for the district tourney 19 straight years; his teams won 10 consecutive Dual Valley Conference championships (1981-1990); BMR won 53 DVC games in a row; his squads went unbeaten twice (1987 and 1988); BMR won the district tourney twice (1978 and 1981); they advanced to the district final five times and on four occasions they reached the semifinals; they lost in the state semifinals once (1978) and lost in the state finals in 1981.

At BMR, Silbor’s teams won 70 percent of all their games and won 73 percent of their DVC contests. The numbers are significant but there’s more to Silbor than wins and losses.

Much more.

A resident of Uxbridge for 67 years, he was inducted into the Mass. Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 1991. Other honors include induction into the BMR Athletic Hall of Fame (2013); selection for BMR’s Wall of Fame as a Distinguished Teacher (2010); and having his uniform number (15) retired at BMR and at Roosevelt Park in Blackstone.

"My philosophy of coaching was that we’re out to win at all times but not at all costs,’’ Silbor emphasized. "Some things, however, are more important than winning.’’

Silbor recalled a second baseman who dropped a pop-up that would have ended the game and given BMR a victory. The error resulted in a Chargers’ defeat.

"The boy’s face was on the ground,’’ Silbor recalled. "He was devastated. I put my arm around him and asked if he dropped the ball on purpose. He said ‘no.’ I assured him that’s all I needed to know. Well, for the four years he played for me, I got great effort and outstanding play from him. That’s an example of something being more important than a win.’’

A good athlete in baseball, football and track, Silbor graduated from Uxbridge High in 1955, then worked for three years in textile mills before enrolling at Dean Junior College where he continued to build on his athletic ability and knowledge. In 1961, he started at Springfield College where he majored in physical education and played baseball and football.

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"After I graduated from Springfield, I was hired at Bromfield where I became a phys-ed teacher and baseball coach,’’ Silbor noted. "But, they gave me lots more to do. I also taught elementary phys-ed, became head basketball coach, was the athletic director and took care of the fields and did all the scheduling of games, buses and officials. My work on the fields and as athletic director was for no extra pay.’’

At Bromfield, Silbor’s baseball players were drilled thoroughly in fundamentals. They developed passion for the game and displayed desire and all-out hustle.

"One year, I was down to nine players and two on the bench,’’ Silbor said. "We played an independent schedule and went 15-1 that season. I was blessed with coachable kids.’’

Silbor joined the staff at BMR in 1970, starting as a phys-ed instructor and also as varsity baseball coach and the JV basketball coach.

Silbor’s first baseball team (1970) went 7-10 and one of its losses was a 31-0 decision to Holliston. That team, Silbor says, set an example for future BMR squads.

"Those kids set the tone and the atmosphere for our baseball program,’’ he said.

His 1979 team was another example of rising up against big odds.

"We lost five of our first seven games,’’ Silbor said. "I sat the upperclassmen and played all sophomores. They faced Hopedale and John Longo who had pitched three straight no-hitters. We beat Hopedale, 2-1. What was important was that I took a stand. None of the upperclassmen quit. We finished that year 14-6 and tied for first in the DVC. And, those sophomores later went to the state finals in 1981.’’

Silbor, who retired in 1999, calls his years at BMR "unbelievable.’’

"I was fortunate to develop great associations,’’ he said. "What a reward when I hear from former students and players. I tried to help prepare kids for real-life situations. It was a fun ride and I thank people like Keith Ducharme (assistant principal at BMR) and Richard Lanctot. Both played for me. They’ve both been loyal friends and very supportive.’’

Hurley Silbor may not be a household name in the greater Milford/Metrowest area. But, he should be. Because legends deserve to be noticed.